or the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study.
I figured it might of interest given how often home buying and homeowners insurance go together.
The U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study measures satisfaction with the property claims experience among insurance customers who have filed a claim for damages by examining five factors (listed in order of importance): settlement; claim servicing; first notice of loss; estimation process; and repair process. The 2019 study is based on responses from 6,374 homeowners insurance customers and was fielded between April and November 2018.
Here are the rankings – and more detail can be found at the link:
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Fatherson
Shares New Video
"Ghost"
Performing at New Colossus Festival
& SXSW 2019
New Album Sum of All Your Parts Out Now
Available for Purchase Here
Previously Featured on Billboard, Clash Magazine,
Alternative Press, PopMatters, and more
February 15, 2019 - Scotland - Indie rock band Fatherson is thrilled to share their brand new music video for "Ghost," from the band's latest album Sum Of All Your Parts. Fans can watch it now, exclusively on Paste Magazine: http://bit.ly/2J9EclA
"'Ghost' is a song about feeling like you're not really welcome anywhere and aimless in wander," the band shares. "Sometimes you just don't have a clue what's going on and you lose sight of keeping an open dialogue about what you need and want from others. The lyric 'loose lips burning ships down by the coast' is about other people having different expectations of outcome and when those expectations aren't met manifesting into resentment. Loose lips sink ships."
They add: "We fell in love with the idea of shooting a video on film and fell in love with how Ben Cowie worked. His ability to take a simple performance concept and turn it into a beautiful, colourful, passionate piece of film was exactly what we wanted. This song is a ball of frantic energy and this video carries that message with grace and style."
Fatherson is performing in New York City this week as part of New Colossus Festival. Fans can catch them this afternon (Friday, March 8th) at Piano's, and tomorrow (Saturday, March 9th) at Coney Island Baby.
Next week the band returns to Austin for this year's South by Southwest Music Festival, taking place March 11-17 in Austin, TX. For a full list of showcases and upcoming tour dates, please see below or visit www.fathersonband.com.
Last year Fatherson released their newest album, Sum Of All Your Parts. The band's third full-length album, Sum Of All Your Parts has heralded by on Billboard, Alternative Press, PopMatters, as well as Spotify's New Music Friday playlist, and more. Fans can stream the album in full on Spotify and Apple Music, or purchase it online at http://ffm.to/sumofallyourparts.
Fathersonhave traditionally been a word of mouth band. Attend any of their shows and you will find a room echo with lyrics being sung back en masse by adoring fans. The devotion of their fans saw the last album jump straight in at No.2 in the Scottish album charts as well as performing strongly in the U.K. Other highlights include packing a 12,000 person tent at T in the Park and playing with Kings of Leon in Vienna.
The band have established themselves as a potent live force, having sold out Glasgow's Barrowlands as well as London's Scala on their previous run of dates. Together with blistering shows and a rabid fanbase Fatherson operate in a distinctly Scottish plane of sentimentally - it is no coincidence they have previously toured with the likes of Frightened Rabbit, Biffy Clyro and Idlewild.
Fatherson first announced their new album Sum Of All Your Parts with the release of "Making Waves" - a song indicative of a fundamental shift in the band's sound. According to Ross Leighton (guitar/vocals), the song "defined how the album would sound" as well as being a "heart on your sleeve slacker tune with a tonne of groove." The single does mark a change of direction for the band - the rousing and anthemic choruses remain but there is a newfound edge best summed up in the stunning video for "Making Waves."
Fatherson is Ross Leighton (guitar/vocals), Marc Strain (Bass), and Greg Walkinshaw (drums). The band released their new album Sum Of All Your Parts on September 14th.
For Additional Info:
Website: www.fathersonband.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fathersonband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/fathersonband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/fatherson
New Colossus Festival Performances:
3/8 - 3:45pm - Pianos - 158 Ludlow St., New York, NY
3/9 - 10:45pm - Coney Island Baby - 169 Avenue A., New York, NY
SXSW 2019 Showcases:
3/10 - 10:30pm - British Music Embassy - Latitude 30 - 512 San Jacinto Blvd
3/12 - 10:50pm - Seven Grand - SevenGrand - 405 E. 7th St
3/13 - 6pm - Conscious Immaturity - Shiners Saloon - 422 Congress Ave
3/15 - 5pm - RedGorilla Music Festival - HandleBar - 121 E. 4th St
3/16 - 5:30pm - British Music Embassy - Latitude 30 - 512 San Jacinto Blvd
3/16 - 1am - Sofar Sounds Presents - Lambert's Downtown BBQ - 401 W. 2nd St
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Announces
No Personal Space Tour
Tickets On Sale March 15
March 11, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA - Grammy nominated rock band Sum 41 are bringing it back to where it all began. With an up close and personal show, the band has announced an intimate club tour across the United States entitled the No Personal Space Tour. The upcoming tour kicks off on April 30th in San Antonio, TX. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, March 15th at 10am Local Time. A full list of dates and ticket links are available at http://sum41.com/.
Upcoming Sum 41 Tour Dates
April 27 - Salt Lake City, UT - Utah State Fairpark
April 28 - Tempe, AZ - Big Surf Waterpark
April 30 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
May 1 - Dallas, TX - Cambridge Room
May 2 - Houston, TX - Bronze Peacock
May 4 - Orlando, FL - The Abby
May 5 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
May 6 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
May 8 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Parish
May 12 - Nashville, TN - Basement East
May 14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
May 19 - Charlotte, NC - Underground
May 21 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
May 22 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
May 24 - Cleveland, OH - Phantasy
May 25 - Detroit, MI - Shelter
May 26 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
Tour Admat Download
In addition to the dates listed above, the band will perform at a number of United States Air Force Bases throughout the US while on this tour.
Special VIP Packages for the No Personal Space Tour will also be available and include an intimate Q&A with lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dave Brownsound and bassist Cone McCaslin.
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Sum 41 released their latest album, 13 Voices in 2016 with a standing ovation performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Heralded by outlets like
Billboard, Rolling Stone, People, Yahoo, Huffington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Ultimate-Guitar, myspace, Alternative Press and more, the album peaked at #9 on the Billboard Top Albums chart.
Across Europe, the band sold over 150,000 copies and received an
Impala award for going double gold
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Sum 41 consists of five members including Deryck Whibley, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dave Brownsound, co-lead guitarist/backing vocalist Tom Thacker, bassist/backing vocalist Cone McCaslin and drummer Frank Zummo.
For More Information
Follow Sum 41
https://www.facebook.com/Sum41
https://www.instagram.com/Sum41/
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Preventing Digital Damage: 4 Tips
For Managing Your Child’s Screen Time
The digital age has given new generations of parents something extra to worry about:
How much screen time is too much?
Physicians, teachers and psychologists generally agree that spending inordinate amounts of time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can negatively impact a child’s developing mind and body. A screen time study published recently in JAMA Pediatrics found a link between excessive screen time and later development milestones.
Other studies have associated digital overuse with teen depression, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued guidelines suggesting daily limits on screen time for different age groups.
“It’s the responsibility of the parents to get control of this and guide their children, from a young age, on the positives and negatives of screen time,” says Christine Kyriakakos Martin (www.youvegotthisparenting.com), an early education expert and author of You’ve Got This! Keys To Effective Parenting For The Early Years.
Martin has suggestions for how parents can manage screen time and decrease a child’s risk for screen-related health or developmental problems:
Distinguish screen time from play time. Play is a fundamental learning tool for young children, but parents, Martin says, should not think of screens as toys for play time. “When screen time is limited and separated from other types of play, parents show their children the importance of setting boundaries, using their imaginations, and being active.”
Get involved. Parents who engage with their children about on-screen activities can help them increase their communication skills and teach them how to navigate digital media. “Parents can talk with their children about the videos they watch and games they play like they would discuss characters and plotlines in a book,” Martin says. “When there is parental engagement like this, a child’s vocabulary and literacy skills develop and family communication gets stronger.”
Make mealtimes screen-free. “Eliminate screens from the meal table, including when you’re out at a restaurant,” Martin says. “While it can be tempting to pack the iPads to have some adult conversation while you’re out to eat, doing this doesn’t teach your children about manners, properly engaging in conversation, or being mindful of other patrons.”
Set a good example. It will be harder for a child to disengage from screens if his or her parents are consistently looking down at their own phones or tablets. “Remember,” Martin says, “your children learn from your example. If they see you spending a lot of time with your face in front of a screen, they’ll also want to use technology at the same time. Try your best to save your time on social media for your lunch break, during nap time, or after your children have gone to bed.”
“Learning how to use screens, verbally communicate or socially interact will have a positive impact on language skills, relationships and overall health,” Martin says. “Spending time with their parents, learning through play is what young children need and want.”
About Christine Kyriakakos Martin
Christine Kyriakakos Martin (www.youvegotthisparenting.com) is the author of You’ve Got This! Keys To Effective Parenting For The Early Years.An early education expert and consultant, Martin is the founder and owner of Sunshine Preschool in Hopkinton, Mass. She has spoken on child-development topics at national education conventions and colleges.
